Who has driven both a 2004 and a pre 2004?
09-23-2004, 09:01 AM
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Who has driven both a 2004 and a pre 2004?
The 2004 has a 7800 rpm redline, right? But vtech still comes on only at 6k? If that's so, it means you use less vtech if you're driving a 2004, as compared with a pre 2004, with an 8900 rpm redline... am I making sense?
The 2004 may drive as fast overall, but there's less time spent in that your-back-pushed-against-the-seat 'zone'.
Any comments from people who have experienced both?
The 2004 may drive as fast overall, but there's less time spent in that your-back-pushed-against-the-seat 'zone'.
Any comments from people who have experienced both?
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Originally Posted by Sparta,Sep 23 2004, 09:01 AM
The 2004 has a 7800 rpm redline, right? But vtech still comes on only at 6k? If that's so, it means you use less vtech if you're driving a 2004, as compared with a pre 2004, with an 8900 rpm redline... am I making sense?
The 2004 may drive as fast overall, but there's less time spent in that your-back-pushed-against-the-seat 'zone'.
Any comments from people who have experienced both?
The 2004 may drive as fast overall, but there's less time spent in that your-back-pushed-against-the-seat 'zone'.
Any comments from people who have experienced both?
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Originally Posted by Sparta,Sep 23 2004, 01:01 PM
The 2004 has a 7800 rpm redline, right? But vtech still comes on only at 6k? If that's so, it means you use less vtech if you're driving a 2004, as compared with a pre 2004, with an 8900 rpm redline... am I making sense?
The 2004 may drive as fast overall, but there's less time spent in that your-back-pushed-against-the-seat 'zone'.
Any comments from people who have experienced both?
The 2004 may drive as fast overall, but there's less time spent in that your-back-pushed-against-the-seat 'zone'.
Any comments from people who have experienced both?
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I've owned both, and like both. The '00 I owned had a nice smooth rev with little torque to VTEC, where 6-9 grand was an event. My '04 has a nice push of idle with a little fatness from about 3-5 grand, then VTEC from 6-8 or so. I find that you can rev into an indicated 8k for a second without cutoff, so I wonder if the redline is either more like 8200 or if the tach is off....
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Originally Posted by Sparta,Sep 23 2004, 09:01 AM
The 2004 has a 7800 rpm redline, right? But vtech still comes on only at 6k? If that's so, it means you use less vtech if you're driving a 2004, as compared with a pre 2004, with an 8900 rpm redline... am I making sense?
The 2004 may drive as fast overall, but there's less time spent in that your-back-pushed-against-the-seat 'zone'.
Any comments from people who have experienced both?
The 2004 may drive as fast overall, but there's less time spent in that your-back-pushed-against-the-seat 'zone'.
Any comments from people who have experienced both?
09-23-2004, 10:06 AM
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I owned an '03 for about 1 month before getting my '04...don't ask, long story.
The differences mentioned between the two are often blown out of proportion. Except for the 9k rpm vs 8k rpm, there is very little difference. Some more torque can be sensed on the '04, but it is really not that different.
The differences mentioned between the two are often blown out of proportion. Except for the 9k rpm vs 8k rpm, there is very little difference. Some more torque can be sensed on the '04, but it is really not that different.
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09-23-2004, 10:47 AM
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sorry, somehow i missed your point? i have driven both and prefer the car i have, just like all of us. you are correct, the pre 04 is has a longer/more rpm sweet spot, this should not be news at this point.
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Originally Posted by Axel6,Sep 23 2004, 10:06 AM
I owned an '03 for about 1 month before getting my '04...don't ask, long story.
The differences mentioned between the two are often blown out of proportion. Except for the 9k rpm vs 8k rpm, there is very little difference. Some more torque can be sensed on the '04, but it is really not that different.
The differences mentioned between the two are often blown out of proportion. Except for the 9k rpm vs 8k rpm, there is very little difference. Some more torque can be sensed on the '04, but it is really not that different.
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